F&O trends: Nifty futures at upper band of trading range

Check out the F&O trends in select stocks with Chandan Taparia, Derivative Analyst, Anand Rathi

Check out the F&O trends in select stocks such as Aurobindo Pharma, ITC, Future Retail, United Spirits and Tata Motors with Chandan Taparia, Derivative Analyst, Anand Rathi:

SmartInvestor : Markets have remained volatile in a narrow range so far. However, the Nifty continues to hold on to 6,300 levels. What is your call on the benchmark index for Jan futures expiry next week?

Chandan Taparia : Nifty future has been trading in a range of 6150 to 6410 levels for last 5 weeks and now it is trading near to the upper band of the trading range. Nifty spot has to cross and close above 6363 levels to start fresh bull run of the Indian market. If fail to cross and close above 6363 levels in next 1-2 trading sessions then momentum may fizzle out and it may decline r\towards immediate support of 6262 then 6200 levels. Maximum Put OI is at 6200 strike and maximum Call OI at 6300 strike so Calls and Puts writer are putting their pressure to keep the market in the trading range.

    

SmartInvestor : Aurobindo Pharma seems to be in action in the options segment today. What is your strategy for the pharma stock for Jan options expiry?

Chandan Taparia : Yes, Auropharma is holding the gains and this stock has rallied well from 140 to 430 levels in just five months and the way it is heading upwards momentum may continue towards 440-445 levels. It has immediate support at around 410 levels.
    
SmartInvestor : ITC is also active in the options segment today. What is your strategy for the stock for the FMCG major for Jan options expiry?

    
Chandan Taparia : Market heavyweight ITC has been trading in a narrow range of 310 to 330 levels for last 10 weeks. If it manages to hold above 430 then may see a fresh move towards 440-442 levels.


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